Birthday Bouquet
Tapestry woven by the Braquenié workshop.
1969.
Van Vlasselaer (1907-1982) is the author of numerous monumental wall compositions, as well as stained glass windows. From 1950, he created tapestry cartoons inspired by scenes of everyday life, Flemish folklore and nature, in line with the members of the 'Forces Murales' group. His work, initially figurative, evolved towards dense vegetal subjects with sharp motifs, which unfold on geometric backgrounds, influenced by Cubism.
“From 1969 onwards, his style became ever more flamboyant. One of the most remarkable examples is without doubt “Bouquet d’anniversaire”... on a monumental scale... Each detail is strikingly original. The foliage and the blossoms are rendered in such a way to take them beyond their natural condition in a fantastical style that still retains a certain rigour...” (R. Avermaete, van Vlasselaer Tapisseries, p.97)
Bibliography:
R. Avermaete, van Vlasselaer Tapisseries, Editions Arcade, 1973, ill. p.88
